anaheim-gazette 1919-12-04

SANTA CLAUS IS NOW LIVING IN ANAHEIM ASKS KIDDIES TO MAKE THEIR WANTS KNOWN THROUGH POSTOFFICE OR PHONE. Anxious to Secure a List of All the Little Folks Who Are Likely to be Missed at Home. —Phone to Him if You Know of Any Such. For many centuries the annual celebration of the birth of Christ has been observed by civilized peoples everywhere, and with the growth of civilization the observance of Christmas has grown, and has become a day so laden with latent possibilities right kind and you have been good little boys and girls you will get what you ask for, if you write your letter and mail it real soon. But Santa Claus must have all the information obtainable at once, because of the condition of the markets where he will be compelled to procure your wants for your "Anaheim's Big Santa Claus" is now finding it very difficult to buy candy, even with plenty of money, but he has resolved that the children of Anaheim shall have plenty of Christmas candy even if it has to be shipped in from a long distance, so you see why Santa must have all your lists in early. Now, you "grown-ups" please assist "Anaheim's Big Santa Claus" in every way you possibly can to make this Christmas the big event in the lives of Anaheim's little folks. A heart of stone would turn to compassion and tenderness at the sight of wistfulness and want in the moist eyes of a little child on Christmas day, as the little "tot" gazes, empty handed at the joy and gladness which For many centuries the annual celebration of the birth of Christ has been observed by civilized peoples everywhere, and with the growth of civilization the observance of Christmas has grown, and has become a day so laden with latent possibilities for the benefit of mankind that men, women and children, from pole to pole, hail its coming with glad tidings and great rejoicing. There is no other day passing through the lives of mankind which gives forth greater goodness. On this one day people from every clime realize, yes they feel, in truth, "that it is more blessed to give than to receive," and prompted, in their upward journey toward a civilization of universal brotherhood, year by year, since the Eastern Star hung, full-panied, over the manger at Bethlehem, men women and children have grown in the spirit of giving, as each of the nineteen hundred and eighteen yuletide seasons have come and gone, until now it is indeed a poor Christmas if we cannot give, and it is no Christmas at all if we do not receive some gift to commemorate the day. The coming of Santa Claus means a great deal more to the kiddies than to the "grown-ups," and the failure of Santa Claus to make his appearance, annually, spells disappointment in childhood which is remembered all through one's life with pangs of regret. There are, however, even in Anaheim, with all our prosperity, children whose condition in life is such that this Christmas will hold for them little but sorrow, if their names and addresses are not brought to the attention of "Anaheim's Big Santa Claus," who is now in the town and here with plenty of money to provide a real X-mas for the children in this locality who will not otherwise be pro- assist "Anaheim's Big Santa Claus" in every way you possibly can to make this Christmas the big event in the lives of Anaheim's little folks. A heart of stone would turn to compassion and tenderness at the sight of wistfulness and want in the moist eyes of a little child on Christmas day, as the little "tot" gazes, empty handed at the joy and gladness which abounds just across the fence with the children of their more fortunate neighbors. Get these names in—for once remember that "The hands that help are better far, than lips that pray." The war is over—the world is safe—and now let's give the Anaheim kiddies the best Christmas of all their lives. TOURING CAR CUTS PECULIAR CAPERS Mrs. Coles of Los Angeles Has Novel Experience Here Sunday Afternoon When Her Machine Wouldn't Behave. A touring car driven by Mrs. W. Coles of Los Angeles, accompanied by her husband, cut some peculiar capers at the intersection of Center and Los Angeles streets about 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon. The car came north and making the turn around the flagpole was headed south again, but the steering wheel just would not behave and vaulted up on the sidewalk along the S. Q. R. store. The driver kept cool but was helpless to manage the machine for some reason and it continued on the sidewalk for fifty feet before it was stopped. There was just enough room on the walk for the car to pass, but how it escaped plunging through the big plate glass windows is a mystery. Mrs. Coles is a careful driver and the only reason she can advance for the freakish stunt of her machine was that the steering wheel failed to Favor Between the northern County Cities Issues Necessary. An agreement between cities of Fullerton and has been entered into each agrees to defray tinary expenses incurring paring plans for the owner. Special committee each city have held sevings with a view of the project. At the time the trustees Thursday board went into execution and informally the sewerage question been proposed that each its share of the expense ing the outfall but as yite plans have been ad The special committees matter well in hand andpected that co-operation will be taken to solve problem which has being the attention of ther for several years. It was ordered that lamp be installed at section Wilhelmina streets. The board did better street lighting s residential sections and the plan of installing tal street lights where property owners show artication toward that end ing these ornamental uniform design greatly the beauty of the thore when illuminated at n street lighting systeme the downtown sectioneceived much favorable generally and were th mental lights extended residential areas it wo commendable step forward. The committee on pro provements viewed with or the practice of leaving cumulation of tin cans a rubbish in front of their ty, awaiting the arrival city teams to carry ther The teams make the ro first of each month, an in Anaheim, with all our prosperity, children whose condition in life is such that this Christmas will hold for them little but sorrow, if their names and addresses are not brought to the attention of "Anaheim's Big Santa Claus," who is now in the town and here with plenty of money to provide a real X-mas for the children in this locality who will not otherwise be provided for on the morning of December 25th. You are not requested to give money or presents, for "Anaheim's Big Santa Claus" already has more money than he can spend, but every citizen of Anaheim is requested and earnestly urged to give in the names of any children of whom it is thought that their Christmas may be "Christmasless." Phone such names and any information to Anaheim No. 143 from eight a.m. to five p.m. and Santa Claus will take down any details—sizes of shoes, stockings and clothing, etc., and to such necessities will be added such toys, candy, nuts and fruits as will gladden the hearts of Anaheim's little folks. And any poor kiddies in this vicinity who will write to "Santa Claus, Post Office Box No. 702," will be surely remembered. Don't be backward or afraid to make your wants known to Santa Claus—he is big hearted, has plenty of money and will see that your wants are provided for on Christmas Day, but you must write to him right away. Don't put it off. Write your letter today. If your wants are the Fullerton high school football eleven defeated Citrus Union at Santa Ana on Saturday afternoon by a score of 51 to 13. Fullerton will meet Long Beach in Los Angeles next Saturday afternoon for the final game of the season. Long Beach defeated Santa Monica at Los Angeles on Saturday afternoon by a score of 21 to 9. The committee on public improvements viewed with or the practice of leaving cumulation of tin cans a rubbish in front of their city teams to carry the teams make the roar first of each month, and instances people come scene with their bric-a-brac the teams have called. cases the rubbish repossessed at the curbs for days after which does not adobe beautifying of the land. The city manager is going vise a schedule where will be close connection by the tin can brigades. The chairman of the tee on public improvement brought to light the age between the Masonic and the city whereby it is to receive a refund for the screens upon the after occupancy of the area for a year. Let the go continue. Another letter had received from the Gamewany relative to install automatic fire box alarm. The company付the advantages to be de use of their up-to-date of sounding fire alarms board decided to work with the system now us. George Flesner asked vision to remove a number calyptus trees on the life city property adjoin AHEIM GAZETTE Anaheim, California, Thursday, December 4, 1919 OUTFALL SEWER PLANS TAKING SHAPE FULLERTON AND ANAHEIM AGREEING TO DEFRAY PRELIMINARY EXPENSES TO GET WORK UNDERWAY. Special Committees Confer and Project Seems to be Meeting Favor Between the Two Northern County Cities.—Bond Issues Necessary. An agreement between the cities of Fullerton and Anaheim has been entered into whereby each agrees to defray the preliminary expenses incurred in preparing plans for the outfall sewer. Special committees from place southeast, as he intends to set out orange trees close by. As the eucalyptus would impair the growth of the orange trees Mr. Flesner's request was readily granted. It was ordered that a 30-day option be given Messrs. Cantwell and Herrington to sell one of the engines at the power house, the sum stated being $5000. There is a demand for these units and the engine no doubt will be sold. Ordinance No. 364, forbidding the holding of tent shows or carnivals within 1000 feet of schools or places of worship was passed. Ordinance No. 365, providing for numbering houses was passed. It was ordered that the policy received from the State Compensation and Insurance Company, relative to insuring the city employees, be accepted and filed. Upon recommendation of city Manager Steward, Vard Hanum was appointed assistant plumbing inspector. TRYING TO AGREE ON ROAD BOND ISSUE REPRESENTATIVES FROM EACH DISTRICT MET YESTERDAY TO MAP OUT PLANS. More than One Hundred Miles of Paved Highway will Probably be Endorsed.—County Can Still Issue $2,600,000 in Bonds. There is a probability that Orange county will have to bond itself to the limit if each section is to be satisfied with its apportionment out of the good roads fund which it is proposed to ask the people to authorize. Under the law fixing the limit of bonded indebtedness at 5 per cent of Favor Between the Two Northern County Cities.—Bond Issues Necessary. An agreement between the cities of Fullerton and Anaheim has been entered into whereby each agrees to defray the preliminary expenses incurred in preparing plans for the outfall sewer. Special committees from each city have held several meetings with a view of launching the project. At the meeting of the trustees Thursday night the board went into executive session and informally discussed the sewerage question. It has been proposed that each city pays its share of the expense in building the outfall but as yet no definitive plans have been arrived at. The special committees have the matter well in hand and it is expected that co-operative action will be taken to solve the sewer problem which has been engaging the attention of the people for several years. It was ordered that a street pump be installed at the intersection of Wilhelmina and Zeyn streets. The board discussed a better street lighting system for residential sections and favors the plan of installing ornamental street lights wherever the property owners show an inclination toward that end. By making these ornamental lights of uniform design greatly enhances the beauty of the thoroughfares when illuminated at night. The street lighting system used in the downtown sections has received much favorable comment generally and were the ornamental lights extended to the residential areas it would be a commendable step forward. The committee on public improvements viewed with disfavor the practice of leaving the accumulation of tin cans and other rubbish in front of their property, awaiting the arrival of the city teams to carry them away. The teams make the rounds the first of each month, and in some It was ordered that the policy received from the State Compensation and Insurance Company, relative to insuring the city employees, be accepted and filed. Upon recommendation of city Manager Steward, Vard Hanum was appointed assistant plumbing inspector. A large number of building permits were issued. The building operations here are and have been for many months past the greatest in the history of the city. It was ordered that the sum of $16,479.00 be transferred from the general fund to the several improvement funds, as provided by law. The library fund also received its quota. It was ordered that a contract be entered into between the city and G. H. Goodale whereby the latter is to receive city water outside the limits. This contract, formerly was held by Stephen Kistler, who has sold his property to Mr. Goodale, and had been entered into several years ago. By this action the board does not want to go on record as furnishing water to outsiders for domestic purposes. This has been done in a number of cases in the past, but the board of trustees now feel as though they cannot furnish any more water to outsiders. Upon recommendation of city manager several employees were given a raise in salary. Trustees Backs and Mann were appointed to act as special committee on outfall sewerage plans. It was ordered that a section of the public camp grounds, which is used for preparation of meals by the campers, be sheltered by a board fence. The camp grounds are used by tourists from many states and are a convenience for the tourists passing through town who like to live out in the open. It has even been suggested that a shower be installed for Can Still Issue $2,600,000 in Bonds. There is a probability that Orange county will have to bond itself to the limit if each section is to be satisfied with its apportionment out of the good roads fund which it is proposed to ask the people to authorize. Under the law fixing the limit of bonded indebtedness at 5 per cent of of the assessed valuation the county we can still issue $2,600,000 in bonds, and it is doubtful if this amount would build all the paved roads demanded. At the meeting of the associated chambers of commerce special committee held in the supervisors' room Wednesday night Supervisor Schumacher and W. A. Culp of Brea were the only members from the third district present and they did not feel justified in submitting an estimate for the roads demanded in this district. The city of Santa Ana comprises the first district and that district will get no portion of the bond issue, as the law prohibits spending county money on city streets. Representatives from the second, fourth and fifth districts submitted lists totalling 79 miles of highway in their districts needing improvement. This is an average of 26 miles per district, and should the third district ask no more than total for the four districts would be 105 miles. The cost of paying now is estimated at from $18,000 to $20,000 a mile. But the third district, of course, is entitled to considerably more than an equal share with the other three districts. This district pays approximately half of the taxes of the county. With the city of Santa Ana eliminated our assessed valuation is much greater than that of the three other beneficiary districts combined, therefore, our proportion of the road fund should, and of course will be larger than any of the other dis eral invitation public there vacant seats. Exalted Riden is on this speech, but this dress will be member. An program has Prof. Wahlbru Prof. Askin, gaged to assist Each of the have a part in are beautiful You are invited and you will worth while tend. PRESBYTE SCENE Miss Grace P Matter U Wednesday Hundred O Ceremony. The Presbyterian scene of a Wednesday evening Grace Parrett and Mrs. W. Garden Grove in marriage to Fullerton, more than two Both the bride members of Lerton Union;the romance;in marriage;were attending The Presbyterian beautifully deceived, and Mrs. Askin a Garrison suit music.The honor was shew,her Misses Audreard hard and Alli City.Little ed as ring beerd as flower was attended The committee on public improvements viewed with disfavor the practice of leaving the accumulation of tin cans and other rubbish in front of their property, awaiting the arrival of the city teams to carry them away. The teams make the rounds the first of each month, and in some instances people come upon the scene with their bric-a-brac after the teams have called. In such cases the rubbish reposes serenely at the curbs for days thereafter which does not add to the beautifying of the landscape. The city manager is going to de-issue a schedule whereby there will be close connections made by the tin can brigades. The chairman of the committee on public improvements brought to light the agreement between the Masonic Temple and the city whereby the latter to receive a refund for placing the screens upon the windows later occupancy of the premises for a year. Let the good work continue. Another letter had been received from the Gamewell company relative to installing an automatic fire box alarm system. The company points out the advantages to be derived by use of their up-to-date manner of sounding fire alarms, but the board decided to worry along with the system now used. George Flesner asked permission to remove a number of eucalyptus trees on the line of the city property adjoining his It was ordered that a section of the public camp grounds, which is used for preparation of meals by the campers, be sheltered by a board fence. The camp grounds are used by tourists from many states and are a convenience for the tourists passing through town who like to live out in the open. It has even been suggested that a shower bath apparatus be installed for the city's tourist guests, which would be no doubt appreciated in the good old summer time. There were present Mayor Dwyer, Trustees Stark, Backs, Mann and Gibbs. Attorney Ames was present. City Clerk Merrift was authorized to expunge from the minutes of a previous meeting reference to the donation of (bacon) money to the board of trade, as an incident of the recent sale of army bacon held here under the direction of the latter civic organization. Yorba Linda acreage has certainly become very valuable since the oil boom, as Jack Davis has disposed of four acres of his ranch, leaving him with the remaining six acres. The consideration was $20,000. The ranch is located near Wilkin's well in Yorba Linda. The county tax collector's office closed at 5 o'clock Monday evening, and all taxes not paid at that hour were delinquent. Tax Collector J. C. Lamb reported a big rush the last day. It will be a week before the number of delinquents is known and the list completed. ably more than an equal share with the other three districts. This district pays approximately half of the taxes of the county. With the city of Santa Ana eliminated our assessed valuation is much greater than that of the three other beneficiary districts combined, therefore, our proportion of the road fund should, and of course will be larger than any of the other districts. However sectional lines may not be very closely drawn, as the money will be spent where it will do the most good. There is a possibility that an issue of two and a half million will be agreed upon. A committee composed of one representative from each supervisorial district was appointed to meet yesterday afternoon and map out the roads to be paved, and the report will be submitted to the associated chambers which meets at Brea, December 10. Members of the committee are George B. Shattuck, first district, W. T. Newlands, second, A. S. Bradford, third, Willard Smith, fourth, and F. B. Browning, fifth. A spirit of give and take will have to dominate the district committeemen when they get together to outline the roads that should be improved, otherwise the amount will be in excess of the bonds that may yet be voted in the county. The committeemen evidenced this spirit at the conference and there it little doubt but that the final report will be one that the voters of the county can support. Mrs. Askin and Mrs. Garrison sued music. The honor was shown her Misses Audreard and Aliyah city. Little added as ring bearer credit as flower was attended William May Johnson and classmates of groom, were mony was per B. Hatch. A reception home of the伯尔里, Mrs. Heil North Clemea, the ceremony evening on a honeymoon. The bride known and married young ladies borhood, and well-known he son of Henry young couple berton after th The Book I most interesting they had as a gene Fennelosional friend of Jack London was given over reminiscences were greatly owing was preceded dinner, with M Deming as ho MEMORIAL SERVICES AT GRAND THEATRE Annual Ceremony of the Elks to be Held on Sunday, Dec. 7. —Public Invited to Attend. Memorial services in commemoration of departed members is one of the beautiful customs of the Elks, and those who have witnessed the ceremonies heretofore will rejoice in the opportunity presented to again attend the services. The grand opera house has been secured for the occasion this year, and next Sunday afternoon, Dec. 7, is the date fixed. The services will begin at 2:30 o'clock, and as a general invitation is extended to the public there will probably be no vacant seats after that hour. Exalted Ruler T. L. McFadden is on the program for a speech, but the memorial address will be made by another member. An excellent musical program has been arranged, Prof. Wahlberg, violinist, and Prof. Askin, soloist, being en- GREAT ELATION OVER PIERCING OIL SAND SUDDEN APPEARANCE OF LARGE VOLUME OF WATER TEMPORARILY HALTS DRILLING AT THE HEFFERN WELL. Local Corporation Officials Now Sanguine of Striking Oil i.e. Paying Quantities, When Intervening Set-backs are Finally Overcome. Considerable excitement was caused in local oil circles last week when it was reported drillers in the Heffern well pierced oil sand and secured a good showing of oil. But directly upon the heels of this strike a tre- EXALTED RULER T. L. McFADDEN is on the program for a speech, but the memorial address will be made by another member. An excellent musical program has been arranged, Prof. Wahlberg, violinist, and Prof. Askin, soloist, being engaged to assist in this part. Each of the lodge officers will have a part in the services which are beautiful and impressive. You are invited to be present, and you will miss something worth while if you fail to attend. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH SCENE OF WEDDING Miss Grace Parrett and Henry Matter United in Marriage Wednesday Evening—Two Hundred Guests Witness the Ceremony. The Presbyterian church was the scene of a beautiful wedding Wednesday evening when Miss Grace Parrett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Parrett of the Garden Grove road, was united in marriage to Henry J. Matter of Fullerton, in the presence of more than two hundred guests. Both the bride and groom were members of the class of '15, Fulerton Union High School, and the romance, which culminated in marriage, began while they were attending school. The Presbyterian church was beautifully decorated for the occasion, and Prof. Thomas Askin Mrs. Askin and Miss Dorothy Garrison supplied inspiring music. The bride's maid of honor was Miss Alice Grinshaw, her bridesmaids being Misses Audrey Waidler of Oxnard and Alice Ingram of this city. Little Jackie Daniels acted as ring bearer and Lois Hiscroft as flower girl. The groom was attended by his brother, Considerable excitement was caused in local oil circles last week when it was reported drillers in the Heffern well pierced oil sand and secured a good showing of oil. But directly upon the heels of this strike a tremendous flow of water developed that came up over the top. The shutting off of water in an oil well is a vexing problem and besides after the cementing and redrilling commences the hole is necessarily lessened in circumference. This makes it difficult to drill at depths of 3000 feet or more. It is said this was the first real oil sand that has made its appearance in the well and the strike gave the company officials cause for elation. It has been said the Heffern well has all the marks of developing a gasher or at any rate a good paying property. It is reported that an oil strata has been passed in the process of drilling, that when tapped would bring forth a 500 barrel well, which would be a real bonanza for the company. Not content with the fine showing it has been decided to go deeper in the expectation of striking something better. If this well should come in as expected it would mean a great deal for this immediate section. Many local business men have large blocks of stock in the corporation and will be amply repaid for their venture should oil in large quantities be found. The famous Richfield area is recognized as being the best oil land in the state and has attracted many well-known oil magnates who have secured holdings there. The oil industry no doubt has done more to attract people to this section than any other industry and many believe that so far the earth's surface here has only been scratched, figuratively speaking. With a plentiful A reception was held at the home of the bride's grandmother, Mrs. Helen Hatfield, on North Clementine street after the ceremony, and later in the evening the young couple left on a honeymoon tour. The bride is one of the best known and most highly esteemed young ladies in this neighborhood, and the groom is also well-known here, being a grandson of Henry Kroeger. The young couple will reside at Fullerton after their return. The Book Lovers' Club had a most interesting meeting when they had as a special guest Eugene Fennelon, who was a personal friend of the noted writer Jack London. The evening was given over to him and his reminiscences of Jack London were greatly enjoyed. The meeting was preceded with a 6 o'clock dinner, with Dr. and Mrs. L. C. Deming as host and hostess. P. H. Krick of this city was elected treasurer of the Southern California Holstein Breeders' Association at Los Angeles last week. George M. Brown of Los Angeles, was elected president of the association. A. J. Stadler, owner of the famous Stadler ranch in Riverside county, is vice-president, and R. A. Condee of the George Junior Republic, is secretary. The first meeting of the new association will be held at the Stadler ranch in Riverside county on December 14th. The fourth meeting of the association is scheduled for San Bernardino county and will be held at the county farm. The organization has as its purpose the improvement of breeding, feeding and selling of thoroughbred dairy cattle.